Kingston upon Hull War Memorial 1914 - 1918
The story of Hull in World War 1
Born Filey, Yorkshire, 14th June 1899. Grandson of Jane Broadley and son of Elizabeth Botham at 5, Rowlands Avenue, Arthur Street, Hull (War Pension address). Described as 5 foot, 3 inches tall, 34 inch chest, brown eyes, black hair, fresh complexion, small scar on forehead. Enlisted on 19 Jan 1916. Served as a Boy in … Read more
BORN HULL 26/08/1898. SON OF CHARLES STANDLAND (1873-1944) & ALICE MOVERLY (1876-1945). THIS WAS HIS 1918 ABSENT VOTERS AND CWGC ADDRESS. SON OF A COAL DOCK LABOURER. HE WAS THE ELDEST OF FIVE BROTHERS. A HULL POST OFFICE WORKER. HE ENLISTED IN THE ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTARY RESERVE. HE DIED OF INFLUENZA, ON 03/11/1918, AGED 20. … Read more
